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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
BLEW OUT THE GAS.
A Congressman Who Didn't Know How
the Darned Thing Worked

the Darned Thing Worked
WARRINGTON, November 26.-The Con-
gressienal career of the Hon. William H.
Martin, of Texas, successor to Judge Rea-
gan, nearly came to an iuglorious and
tragic end night before last.
He arrived in the city and inscribed mis-
name on the Willard register, along with
other statesmen, and was assigned room
commensurate with his official dignity.
Late in the evening he turned himself over
to colored barber and experienced hair
cut. After sacrificing his Ssmsonian locks
he further submitted to the demands of the
new social life, into the vortex of which
he had so suddenly plunged, by discard
ing his Texas flannel shirt and donniDg a
broad expanse Of linen and standing COL
lar. Then, submitting to the formality of
a shine, he retired to his room with the ey-
ident cons"iouss of man who felt that he
had discharged his full duty toward the
new civilization, and was prepared for any
emergencies which might arise.
Along about midnight the halls of the
hotel became sitting with odor of escap-
ing gas. Mr.. Dewitt, one of the attaches
of the house, upon making the discovery,
at once surmised that some one had blown
ont the gas. He began hurried search,
and after much shifting, finally located the
odOr by its intensity at the door of the
Texas Congressman. To his gentle wrap
ping there was no response, and even when
he pounded vigorously the only reply
from within was silent. Summoning q
porter he burst open the door, and found
the room filled with gas, the jet turned on
and the Loan Star statesman lying in bed
unconscious. Aid was summoned, and
after long course of treatment, and the
persistent application Of restoratives, the
Texas Congressman was saved to his con-
stituency. He explained that, not know
ing how the darned thing worked, he had
blown out the gas.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
A ScIenttst,s Horrible Death

CINCINNATI, November GA special
from Lebanon, o., says that Prof Weudlin
Zimmerman, of the Normal University,
having occasion to study the working of
the steam engine preparatory to lecture
upon the subject, yesterday visited Greely's
Touring mill. 1t is supposed he had an
attack of dizziness and fell into the pit of
the tiy-wheel, where his body was whirled
by the wheel making l3O revolutions a
minute. When the machinery was stopped
the body was broken to pieces. His pocket.
book was thirty feet away, but his watch
remained in his pocket
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
A Slick Thief Arrested.

spsetdl TsleJraR 10 ne Sunday Register.
PAREERSBURG, W. Va, November %.
Last night Captain Mehen, Of this city,
and Marshal Dye, OF Marietta, succeeded
in capturing Knott Owens, not far from
PennsborO. A few months ago . man
named Nice was robbed by hotel room-
mate of several hundred dollars at Mari
eta. The nan gave the name of Davis,
but turns out to be Owens, formerly q
brakeman on the Baltimore and Ohio be-
tween here and Grafton. When found he
had most of the money with him This
morning he was taken to Marietta.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
A FAIR SIREN
Charged with Attempting to Blackmail 9
Prominent Texan.

Charged With Attempting TO Blackmsn .
Prominent Texan.
SAN ANTONIO, TEN, November %
Mrs. Olive Owens, a pretty, black-eyed
woman, the wife of respectable painter,
has been arrested, charged with attempt
ing to blackmail Col. Belknsp, President
of the San Antonio Street Railway Com
pany.
Colonel Belknap was foreman of the
grand jury which recently demanded the
enforcement of the Sunday law. Soon
after 1t became known that the Jury was
going to inquire into the observance Of the
Sunday law Bslknap began to receive
threatening letters through the mail.
Among other epistles were a series of let
tiers signed Olive Allen" demanding
large sums of money on pain OF the writer's
exposing him TO his wife. The writer
claimed to have been ruined by him, and
that he has since cast her of.
The letters were turned over TO the grand
Jury for action with the result named. The
woman was remanded to Jail in default of
s., 900 bail.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
BURNED ALIVE.
A Mother aud Two Children Victims of
Forest Fires.

A Mother aud Two Children Victims of
Forest Fires.
CHICAGO, November 26.-An Evans
vile, Ind, special says; News OF the hor-
rible death of Mrs. Martin and her two
children at Henderson county, KY, has
Just reached this city. She lived in a small
log cabin near Delaware. Wednesday
night upon retiring small fire was burn
ing in the woods about the cabin but
they felt no alarm. During the lat
ter part of the night stiff
wind arose and the flames soon
surrounded the cabin Of the sleepers
When they awoke the whole front end of
the house, tho only means ofegress, was
mass of flames. Their screams, when they
realized theiT horrible and helpless posi-
ton, attracted some distant neighbors,
who arrived tho late, as the unfortunate
woman and her children had been burned
alive
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
THE SUPREME COURT.
The Decisions Rendered Yesterday-Soms
Important Cases.

The Decisions Rendered Yesterday-Soms
Important Cases.
Special T's0rdm 10 thf Sunday RC0istor.
CHARLESTON, W. VA, November 20 -
The Supreme Court met at ) o'clock this
afternoon and among the decisions banded
down are the following
w. +. Richards, Mayor, v. The Town Of
Clarksburg. Writ of prohibition refused
and rule discharged
Laidley Y. Central Land Co, Of Hunt
ington; reversed and remanded. This case
involves property worth probably $3.50, 900,
on which the greater part Of Huntington
il built. The title Of the Central Land
Company is held to be defective, because
the deed under which it holds the property
was not properly acknowledged by the wife
Of the granter.
Carroll v. Exchange Bank, from Ohio
county; judgment Of circuit court reversed
and judgment entered for the defendant.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
Who Deceived The CsaST

BERLIs. November 28.-The truth OF
the revelations which associate the Oslsau.
ist intrigue with the fofgerio which Prince
Bismarck denounced 10 tbs Gar, continus
to he questioned by the progressive papsrs
and by certain court organs. The Dosach
Zeifsng leads In asking for definite infos-
nation ~ 10 what documents were
forged and Who were the iosgrrs. Ths
KrBsz Zairng sIpses<s doubt Of The
possibility Of any Beriin court peIsonage,
being concerned In deluding the Car In
gard To Prince Bismafck's foreign policy.
The diplomatic circle here do not 6hsss
10 this incredaliiy. Il n recognized that
tbodisclosurs OF the Cologne 0aseffe are Of
necessity vague. and that u win be diff.
Guilty for Prince Bismarck 10 taken open
MEASURES sgsinst the cuIphts - h did In
the case Of Count Won Afnim.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
Mutual Quarantine Protection.

MONTREAL, November 26.-The Proyi-
ncial Board of Health last evening adopted
resolutions to be forwarded to Sir
Charles Tupper, asking that, in view
of his intimate connection with American
authorities at the present time, be should
urge upon them the necessity Of establish
ing uniform quarantine regulations for
both countries. The resolutions pointed
out that Canada and the United States
were connected to the same extent with
the quarantine in question, and in view Of
the recent cholera epidemic in New York,
they should mutually protect each other.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
Powdsrly Denis. the Resignation Sta
Anew Railroad for Ch.ris.top.

npttIuI IutD'uH 70 Ult oHhuhF H<ViHH.
CBARLEsToS, W. Va, November 2G.--
Er-State Inspector OF Mines, Oscar yeasy,
Of this county, to-day received q dispatch
from Baltimore, accepting his proposition
as the Chief the Engineering Corps for the
preliminary survey Of the Baltimore,
Grafton and Charleston railroad. which
will enter Charleston on the south side Of
Elk. Charleston thinks this means "a
CO." and are contemplating the opening Of
a road up Elk, with great hopes for the
future. The richest lumber territory and
coal fields in the country are located on
Elk.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
ARKANSAS HORROR.
A Blood Stained Razor and Strange Letter
Found Beside River.

WICHITA, KAs, November 26.-On
Thursday a mail carrier discovered on the
hank of the Arkansas river, near the Oak
street bridge, blood and evidence of a
struggle,
A iack-knife, a razor covered with
blood, hat with deep cut in it, and a
memorandum book with the name Cor
don LYMAN within which was a letter
written from Chicago November IL, and
signed Nora" were found. The most
important passage of the letter was as
follows
"The League had meeting last night
and they are going TO have lawyer do
something so you can rome back to us.
saw your mother last Sunday. She was
weeping for you; so have |. Everybody
likes you here and nobody believes you
did il"
An ANALYSIS of the blood shows it to be
human. There appears TO be but little
doubt that the man was murdered and his
body thrown into the river The matter
is being investigated.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
A Meeting Of the New Military OrganiEs-
tion at Charleston.

A Meeting OF the New Military Organiza-
tIon at Charleston.
Sgsciql Tsisgrurl 70 tic sunday Register.
CHARLESTON, W. VA, November 90
At meeting of the Governors Guards,
held at the armory, State House, last even
ing, the name OF the company was changed
10 Kanawha Rihemen. 1t WAS decided to
hold a meeting Lsxt Thursday night for
the purpose OF electiug officers for the new
company and considering the question OF
uniforms. Arrangements will be made for
giving an entertainment at an early day
for the purpose of raising funds for the
benefit Of the company. The flag won by
the Kanawha Rihemen company in COM
pStitiye drill at Huntington some eight
years ago, under the command of Captain,
now Congressman, C.. Z. Snider, will be
presented to the company BY the Captain
of the new organization.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
On AIcAInnn,a Trail

PITTsBURG, November 26.-It WAS au-
thoritively stated in police circles to-day
that Kid Kennedy, alias Harry Nc,
Mum, the fur robber, who was rescued at
Ravenna, Ohio, was in the city for several
days and left for the East last night While
here he was Swallowed By detective who
embarked on the same train going East.
Kennedy's arrest is expected 1t any time.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
Ptt,.burr Americas Rank su.r.nds,

PIrTSBURG, November 26.-The Ameri-
can Bank of this city, doing business in
the old Pennsylvania Bank building, Wood
street, closed it's doors this morning and
and announced that it would 90 into liqui-
dation. The capital stock is 500, 900. II
is said BY those in position to know that
the hank will pay all claims against it
The stockholders are individually liable.
The suspension caused no excitement in f.
nanrial circles.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
coarhIln,s Dsfsnss Rsst..

CLEVELAND, o., November 2s.-Tbs
trial Of John Coughlin at Rsvenna is draw
ing TO close. To-day was consumed BY
the continuation Of the alibi testimony.
which is nearly alike. The defense will
rest on Monday, when the Ststs win bring
In eyidence In rebuttAl.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
Threatening witnesses.

Special TsiSgrum 10 TIE Sunday Register.
CHARLESTON, W. Va, November 90
Granville Lyons, of Roane county, was ar
rested by Special Agent Roome to-day, on
q charge Of threatening to kill certain gov
ernment witnesses if they should appear
here before the U. S. Court in the case of
James Ellison, bogus special examiner.
Lyons was committed to Jail in this city.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
KnocEad sIIlv In rwo Rounds.

ST. PAUL, November Ga Duluth
special to the Pioneer Press says: Pat
Killen undertook to knock out Frank
Cook, of East st. Louis, here last night in
q six round contest for a purse of $500,
and gait receipts, and put his man to
sleep in the beginning of the second round
with ease. Cook fought bravely but was
no match for Killen.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
Climate Unfayorabie to HanIon.

New YORK, November 26.--Oarsman
Hosmer says that ITanlon's defeat does not
surprise him, as the Australian climate
never did agree with him. In Hosmer's
opinion Teemer could beat Beach in Aus
tralia or anywhere else. Hosmer says
HanlOn will not retire, "a he is yet a
young man, and the present trip will net
him over $1,000, Notwithstanding his de-
feat
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Refused q Stay of Proceeding.

CHICAGO, November 26.-Judge Jami-
son this morning refused q stay Of execu-
ton to the convicted county boodlers.
Their attorneys are working hard on the
bill Of exceptions, which must be ready
tonight or down 90 thepubiie plunderers
20 to Joliet penitentlary on the first train
Monday morning. The attorneys pleaded
hard for the stay, but Judge Jamison and
States Attorney Grinnell remained obdu-
rate.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
An Unprecedented Career.

In It's career of over a third Of a century
S0Z0D0NT has scored q greater success
than any other preparation for the teeth,
ever put upon any market. It's reputation
is really not sgPpOsitiOESly universal. No
dentifrice compares with it
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
A RlaIa at Charlesfnn.

Speed IEttgTam iOLbf SuRady ReQiSier.
CHARLESTON, W. VA, November 90
This evening fire was discovered in the
kitchen of the American Hotel, having
caught from a defective tiue The build
iug WAS partly consumed. The house was
filled with guests but no lives were lost
Lass ON building and contents about two
thousand dollars, partly insured.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

Tammany Wants the National Convention.
NEW YORK, November 26.-The Board
Of Sschems Of Tammany Hall met to-day
and decided that the Democratic National
Convention Of 1893 ought to be held in this
city, and TO tender the use Of Tammany
Hall for its sessions
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
WIN sharp Get q New Trials

New YORK, November % The Judges
of the Court of Appeals meet Monday and
Tuesday. The long looked for decision in
the case of Jacob Sharp will be handed
down. Rumor has it that four Judges are
in favor of setting aside the conviction and
three in favor OF afirmingit
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
NEWS AND COMMENT.

PRESIDENT CREWS resignation will be
read to the RoUvIER Cabinet probably Mon
day. Gen.SAUSsIERh has declined to beeomea
candidate aud NJ. FERRY will probably be
elected. BOULANGER's aspirations have
in manner been squelched by an order
compelling the commanders of the various
army corps to return to their posts imme-
diately. This at least removes the
doughty General from personal super
vision OF whatever schemes he may have
on hand, De FRKYCINET is q promi-
nent candidate and either ne or FERRY is
almost certain of election. The election
OF either would he hailed with delight by
Germany. The ambitious Due D'kUMALE
is openly in the field, and rather popular
owing to his recent gift to the nation of his
Immense and valuable property of Chan
tlly.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
A Clereland Inf.ntIrida.

CLxyELAsE, o., November 26.-Ths
dead body Of q child was found in the
chimney OF an unoccupied house at Tifiin,
O., to-day. Its skull had been crushed
with stone, after which it wss forced
through q stove pipe hole into the chin
ney. The police are investigating the case,
and are likely to make m arrest to-mor.
row.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
IrKMs OF INTKRRsr
To WsshisGnsa fSeks1 Up Absss ths Clsy
81 vIetaisy.


Al . meeting q Ii Belle Lodes No. 2,
A. o. U. W., beld last svesisG. t6e follow
ing officers we're elected b ssEys lie Oo-
ing year: n W., ubst Onn; R~snas,
Lewis A. Holte; Recorder, 8. n. Hsths-
vsy; OveEseeS, WIN. Pe4ts; Guide, q. ".
Brunpeil, Fipsseis, j. ". Behultse; Re-
oeivef, Wn. Gfsbe; o. 3. w: Il. W. Rsb-
erts; LS. W., VIM Leach; Trustse, Tbs-
odogs Schneider; Medical Examines. J. II.
Pipo; Representative 70 TIE Gfsod Lodes,
A. J. Sehalfzs. Tie Gfapd Led0s vii
nees in PitssbsFs On ths seeesA Tassdsy
IN January.
Ths Riverside Pssing Bsick ca risosi
Q lasgs contract iss Ass bsjek - vssk,
after they bsd ben pst b ssysss -.
Ths bsiek haid b b sssssabse = hasa'
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Booth and Barrett. Receipts.

PTTsBURo, November 26.-The engage
ment Of Booth and Barrett at the Grand
Opera House closed tonight 10 large au-
dienee. The total receipts for the week
were $22, 900.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
In the sIx Dam, Raea .

PHILADELPHIA, November 2s.-Fol-
lowing is the score Of the walking match
at IL q. m: Lttlevood, 545 miles II laps;
Alberts, sos miles 2 laps; Psncbot, 4sl
miles 6 laps; NoremAc, AS miles lap;
Elson, 463 miles 2 laps.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
Randall and Carlisle WIN Meet.

New YORK, November GA Wash
ington special says: Mr.. Carlisle yester-
day told reporter that it was quite pos
sible that he and Mr.. Rannall would have
q conference on the tariff uestion.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
CHAMPION BEACH.
The Great Canadian Sculler Downed by
the Australian.

the Australian.
SYDNEY, n. S. w, November 2G-The
sculling race for the championship of the
world, between William Beach and Ed
ward Hanlan, took place on the Neptan
river to-day, and WAS won by Beach. The
race was an exciting one. Beach took the
lead at the start and, though closely
pressed by Hanlan, held it throughout,
winning by two lengths The contest was
witnessed by thousands OF enthusiastic
sDeTtatoTS
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

PowDERLy says he is mot going to re-
sigu this year. "
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

A DEFECTIVE ia on the tail Of MCMUNN,
the fur robber The relative distance be-
tween thief ard detective, however, seems
to remain the same.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

PROHIBITION, after trial of two years,
has been defeated in Atlanta by probably
| OOO vote. III ---t---t "ss rlVUoUIy
the bitterest ever known. Both sides had
full swing aud did their utmost Orators
from sll over the country were brought to
Atlantis, aud the ministers have been de-
voting their attention solely to the cam
pai..n on the prohibition side. The ques-
ion was thoroughly ventilated and further
illustrated By two years trial, and At
lanta decides to have no more of prohibi.
tion that does not prohibit.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
Tory Opps.iti u % Salisbury poiIcT.

LONDON, November 26.-Lord Sails
bury'S speech at Oxford has plunged the
Premier into the hottest kisd cf wster, but
as he had evidently weighed the copse.
quences carefully beforehand, be probably
will be able 10 stand the sosiding until The
water oools The speech seven now com.
mentsd upon by penons Of oil parties and
all shades Of opinion a. freely and exhaust
iyely rs though IL were delivered yastrt-
day, and the general verdict 10 that bis
Lordship will meet with quite ~ much
opposition from bis own party 10 carrying
out some parts ofhis programme n will Be
offered by the Liberals and Psrbelliies 10
others
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

GOV. PATTISON, chairman OF the Pacific
Railway Commission, will, 1t is said, make
the railroad pony up what 1t owes the Gov
ernment.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

THOUSANDS OF enthusiastic spectators
saw BEACH defeat HASLAS by two lengths
on the Nepeau river, y. S. W, an1 thus
win the championship OF the world.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

THE courts have decided that the strik-
ing Lehigh miners cannot be eyicted from
their dwellings.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

HARVARD swears that Yale unfairly
Won the foot ball game Thursday. This is
q matter OF great importance to the coun-
try and should be settled speedily before
the nation is engulled.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

CARLISLE aud RANDALL will possibly
have a conference on the tariff question,
That's the way TO do il.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

PRoFEssOR PAR EILLEN, OF MinueapO-
lis, knocked out Prot. FRANK COOK, Of
Fast ST. LOuis, in two rounds.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

Ir Il said that the POwDERIY men of
New York wish to prove to the ''Kickers'
how strong the PowDERLY administration
Is by tying up" all the surface roads of
New York and that the attempt will soon
be made. 1t is very evident that these
Jealous admirers Of Mr.. PowDERLY do not
understand the first principles OF Mr..
PuwDERLY'S administration. Their pro-
posed action will not meet their chiefs
apprOHal
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

n GREAT BIG PAGES
In Full Of Original Sto-
riss, News, lIlustra-
tons and Gossip. EVERY
BODY READS TT.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

KENTUCKY'S tobacco crop for the year
fOots up S7G7, ,OOO, ,OO0, which breaks heT
record.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

THE Chicago bOOdlers have been refused
a stay of proceedings.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

PRoE. ZIMMERMAN, of Lebanon, Ohio,
went to study the workings Of steam en-
giue, preparatory to lecturing on the sub
iect lie fell into the fly wheel pit, wtile
the wheel was making $50 revolutions I
minute. Lecture indefinitely postponed
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
KANAwHA RIFLEMEN.

IT'S rumored that SHARP will get new
trial.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

SALISBURY by recent speech has got
himself into hot water with the Tories.